Mr. Altaf Hussain condemns the terrorists attack upon church in Islamabad, Pakistan

London – 17 March 2002
Mr. Altaf Hussain, founder and leader of the MQM (Muttahida Quami Movement), has strongly condemned the incident of grenade attack on a church in diplomatic enclave of Pakistan capital, Islamabad.  He said that it is very unfortunate and deplorable that this cowardly act was carried out while the Christians were engaged in Sunday worship inside the church.  Mr. Altaf Hussain reiterated his universally applicable formula that if after the investigation of this tragic incidence the perpetrators are not apprehended then it is a forgone conclusion that certain secret agencies or the elements on their pay roll are involved in this incidence.  Mr. Altaf Hussain said that I and all the workers and supporters of the MQM share the grief of the aggrieved families who lost their loved ones in this attack and we are praying for the early recovery of the injured persons.  In the end Mr. Altaf Hussain asked the present military regime to take concrete steps for the safety and security of the diplomats and religious minorities in Pakistan.  He further demanded that the real culprits involved in the attack on Protestant Church be apprehended and brought to justice.